Nick Young has been named Airports Division Manager for the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission. Young joined the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission in October 2019 as an Aviation Program Manager. As head of the Division, he will be responsible for the agency’s many airport programs including the 5010 airport safety and standards inspection program at Oklahoma’s public-use, […]
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Aviation Groups Congratulate Jennifer Homendy on Confirmation to Lead NTSB
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), and the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), were among the aviation groups that welcomed Jennifer Homendy’s Senate confirmation as chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). “We congratulate Jennifer Homendy on her confirmation to lead the NTSB and look forward to working with her across many areas that […]
July Airline Boardings Bring the State Closer to Pre-pandemic Levels
North Dakota’s eight commercial service airports posted a total of 92,922 airline passenger boardings during the month of July. This month experienced the highest level of passenger traffic that the state has seen since the Covid-19 pandemic began and continues the monthly positive trend of growing airline passenger demand. Multiple airports within the state have […]
Maverick Helicopters Celebrates National Aviation Day with Discounted Tours for All Aviation Employees
Maverick Helicopters is celebrating National Aviation Day on Aug. 19 with an exclusive offer for all aviation employees. Active employees including pilots, flight attendants, airport employees, and others can enjoy 20% off on many helicopter experiences when they book from Wednesday, Aug. 19 – Tuesday, Aug. 31, valid in Las Vegas, Arizona and Hawaii. “We […]
West Virginia Aeronautics Commission Touts Opening of Bill Noe Flight School
West Virginia Aeronautics Commission Director Sean Hill was on last week to witness a ribbon cutting for Marshall University’s Bill Noe Flight School. The commercial aviation training school, located at Yeager Airport in Charleston, is scheduled to open for the fall semester on Monday, Aug. 23, 2021. The West Virginia Aeronautics Commission, part of the […]
FAA To Hold Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Airspace Meeting
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will hold a virtual public information meeting on its proposal to modify the airspace over Harrisburg International Airport in Pennsylvania. Under the proposed changes, existing flight paths would not change but the area where pilots are required to interact with FAA air traffic controllers would expand. The airspace change is […]
Iowa Transportation Commission Approves FY2022 State Aviation Program
The Iowa Transportation Commission recently approved $7 million for the fiscal year 2022 State Aviation Program, which includes several subprograms detailed below. The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) will fund $4 million for a variety of aviation safety initiatives, system planning, and air service development activities. It will also provide funding for airport development projects at […]
North Carolina Airports Association Holds 41st Annual Conference at Pinehurst
Photo above – Michael Reisman, Moderator (left) engages panelists, from left, Annie Russo, Bridget Cox and Michael Landguth. Photos by Kim Stevens. The North Carolina Airports Association held its annual conference last week in Pinehurst, NC, attracting some 400 attendees and 40 exhibitors from throughout the state and region. Although some chose to participate through […]
Sugar Land Regional Airport Terminal Named After Former Aviation Director
Sugar Land City Council recently named the terminal at Sugar Land Regional Airport after former Director of Aviation Phillip W. Savko. Prior to his death, Savko served 21 years as the city’s aviation director. One of his proudest accomplishments was the construction of a new 20,000 square foot terminal that set a new standard in […]
Successful 4th Annual Back to School Supply Drive held by the Boca Raton Airport
Photo above – Staff from Boca Raton Airport Tenant, Reliable Jet Maintenance, pose in front of collected backpacks. For the fourth year in a row, the Boca Raton Airport Authority, and Airport tenants, including Atlantic Aviation, Boca Aircraft Maintenance, Boomers, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, Privaira, Reliable Jet Maintenance, and Signature Flight Support collected […]
